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title: "WP4017 - Waste Transfer Station and Household Waste Recycling"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05abca"
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buyer: "WALSALL COUNCIL"
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# WP4017 - Waste Transfer Station and Household Waste Recycling

Buyer: WALSALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05abca

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "WP4017 - Waste Transfer Station and Household Waste Recycling" project is undertaken by Walsall Council, based in the United Kingdom. This initiative involves a direct award for the operation and management of Waste Transfer Stations (WTS) and Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC) in Walsall. The contract is aimed at facilitating the transition to a new site located on Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, and involves an expenditure of £8,400,000 over a two-year period. Commencing on 5 January 2026 and concluding on 4 January 2028, the procurement has been awarded to SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK Limited, reflecting the council's continued collaboration with its long-standing waste management partner. This direct engagement decision stems from the need to avoid operational disruptions and support an efficient transition during this critical phase.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses involved in waste management and environmental services, given the two-year contract term with a gross value of £8,400,000. Being a direct award highlights the demand for well-established partners with existing familiarity and capability in managing municipal waste services. Though this is a direct award, Walsall Council plans to initiate a competitive tendering process within 12 months of the contract's start, giving potential suppliers the chance to engage in future opportunities. Companies that can bring innovative solutions and efficiencies in waste management may be particularly well-suited for upcoming contracts, particularly considering the council's interest in expanding services and addressing public health imperatives tied to waste disposal and recycling activities.

## Notice

Walsall Council has built a new Waste Transfer Station (WTS) and Household Waste Recycling Centre (HWRC) in Middlemore Lane, Aldridge to replace Fryers Road WTS and to become the main HWRC within the borough. The transition to Middlemore Lane requires considerable flexibility and a short-term increase in resources to enable the move, provide a fully operational site when construction is complete and to decommission Fryers Road. Walsall requires a waste management provider to operate and manage the existing HWRCs and enable the transition to the Middlemore Lane site. The contract is for a two-year term to enable this transition to be successfully completed.

### Procurement Information

Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd ("Suez") have held a contract for the operation and management of the two existing HWRCs in Fryers Road and Merchants Way, the operation and management of the WTS in Fryers Road, and the provision of transport and haulage for materials being sent for disposal since 1 April 2014. Walsall intends to directly award a short term (2-year) open book contract to Suez for services which are intended as an extension to and partial replacement of the existing services. A change of supplier in these circumstances would: require a substantial mobilisation period for the new provider to be able to deliver services from Walsall's existing sites. This delay would be incompatible with Walsall's ongoing operations and could result in Walsall Council not being able to dispose of household waste and recycling collected which could result in waste not being collected and resulting in public health issues. result in substantial duplication of costs associated with a new supplier mobilising their operation at a site shortly to be decommissioned. cause substantial loss of Suez's existing familiarity with Walsall's requirements, putting at risk a smooth and timely transition to the new site. Walsall and Suez have established collaborative working practices which another provider could not acquire within the necessary timeframes. cause disproportionate operational difficulties at a time when additional support and resources are required during the transition to Middlemore Lane. Maintaining the existing relationship with Suez allows Walsall to access greater flexibility and resilience during this critical period of change. A competitive tendering process for a long-term supplier to the new site is intended to commence within 12 months of the contract start date. Walsall Council has already published a UK1: Pipeline notice - Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-036938 for this new contract and intends to commence formal preliminary market engagement by May 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010337-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £7,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALSALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 1TP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | St Matthew's |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUEZ RECYCLING AND RECOVERY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 10:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010337-2026
- 28 Oct 2025 at 15:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069079-2025
- 9 Oct 2025 at 14:02 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063799-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010337-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069079-2025
  28th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063799-2025
  9th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://go.walsall.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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